Land of Smiles Ice Hockey Classic
The Land of Smiles Ice Hockey Classic is an ice hockey tournament staged in Bangkok, Thailand.[1] The 21st edition of the classic took place between October 27-31, 2015.[2] After being cancelled due to COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021, the tournament resumed in 2022.
The tournament is hosted by the Flying Farangs hockey club. They won the tournament for the first time in October 2012, with the help of Chicago Blackhawks defenseman, Johnny Oduya, who played for the Farangs at the classic while in Thailand during the NHL Lockout.[3] The Farangs defeated the Abu Dhabi Storm 2-1 in the final to claim the International Open division. Former NHL goaltender Vesa Toskala also played in the tournament for the Finnish squad, Jellonas.[4]
Up to 30 teams from 15 countries have been known to attend the tournament.[5]
It was known as the OK Cup from 1996-1999, the Chevron Cup from 2000-2002, and the Bangkok Tournament from 2003-2004, before assuming its current name in 2005.
2015 Divisions
- International Open Elite
- International Open Tier I
- International Recreational Tier II
- International Recreational Tier III
- Asian Open
- Women's Open
Champions
| Year | Division | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | International | Hong Kong Select |
| 1997 | International | Hong Kong Budweiser |
| 1998 | Asian | Bangkok CanStar |
| 1998 | International | Tokyo Canadians |
| 1999 | Asian | Bangkok CanStar |
| 1999 | International | Hong Kong Select |
| 2000 | Asian | Bangkok CanStar |
| 2000 | International | Hong Kong Select |
| 2001 | Asian | Bangkok CanStar |
| 2001 | International | Mission U.S.A. |
| 2002 | Asian | Bangkok CanStar |
| 2002 | International | Tokyo Canadians |
| 2003 | Asian | Chinese All-Stars |
| 2003 | International | Tamglass Leijonat |
| 2004 | Asian | Vancouver Venom |
| 2004 | International | Siberian All-Stars |
| 2005 | Asian | Hong Kong Hitmen |
| 2005 | International | Tamglass Leijonat |
| 2006 | Asian | Bangkok CanStar |
| 2006 | International Recreational | Saad Falcons |
| 2006 | International Open | Gulf Scorpions |
| 2007 | Asian | UAE |
| 2007 | International Recreational | Singapore Rusty Blades |
| 2007 | International Open | UAE |
| 2008 | Asian | Bangkok CanStar |
| 2008 | International Recreational | Santa Fe RelocationServices |
| 2008 | International Open | Gulf Scorpions |
| 2009 | Asian Open | Bangkok CanStar |
| 2009 | International Recreational | Tokyo Canadians |
| 2009 | International Open | Taipei Typhoon |
| 2009 | Women's | Japannada |
| 2010 | International Recreational II | Singapore Manimals |
| 2010 | International Recreational III | Kuala Lumpur Cobras |
| 2010 | International Open I | Taipei Typhoon |
| 2010 | Asian Division | Bangkok Canstar |
- 2011-2015: unknown
- 2016: International Com.: Nordic Vikings, International Elite: Hong Kong Tigers, International Rec 1: Finland Jetlags, International Rec 2: FHI Russia, Women's: SWIHC[6]
- 2017-2019: unknown